Prevalence of Recreational Interest in Geriatric Population

Authors

  • Sanket R. Thorat1 , Suraj Kanase2

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i1.3430

Keywords:

Recreational therapy, Geriatric population, Recreationalinterest, Independence.

Abstract

Background: Recreational therapy “means a treatment services designed to restore, remediate and rehabilitate
a person’s level of functioning and independence in life activities, to promote health and wellness. As well
as reduce or eliminate the activity limitations and restrictions to participation in life situations caused by an
illness or disabling condition. Recreational therapy especially in senior citizens is important because senior
citizens can suffer from loneliness, depression and anxiety which can lead to loss of physical functioning
and can contribute to early death. Objectives: Objectives of the study were to determine the prevalence
of Recreational interest in geriatric population Material and Method: In this observational study, 100
subjects were assessed using Recreational Activity Interest Questionnaire and Recreational Activity Interest
Scale. Results: Statistical analysis of Recreational Activity Interest Questionnaire and Recreational Activity
Interest Scale were found to be extremely significant. Conclusion: The study concluded that majority of
population were aware of recreational activities and those who were not aware of recreational activities
should be made aware of the same

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Author Biography

  • Sanket R. Thorat1 , Suraj Kanase2

    1
    BPT, Krishna College of Physiotherapy, KIMSDU, Karad, Maharashtra, India, 2
    Associate Professor Krishna
    College of Physiotherapy, KIMSDU, Karad, Maharashtra, India

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Published

2020-01-30

How to Cite

Prevalence of Recreational Interest in Geriatric Population. (2020). Indian Journal of Physiotherapy & Occupational Therapy - An International Journal, 14(1), 213-216. https://doi.org/10.37506/ijpot.v14i1.3430